L101-core-remove-grpc_register_plugin.md

L101: C-Core Remove grpc_register_plugin

• Author(s): ctiller
• Approver: markdroth
• Status: In Review
• Implemented in: C Core
• Last updated: 2022/09/04
• Discussion at: https://groups.google.com/g/grpc-io/c/mFpiC_LyW1o

Abstract

Remove grpc_register_plugin from the public API.

Background

Mechanism is no longer needed.

Related Proposals:

None.

Proposal

Remove grpc_register_plugin.

Rationale

This mechanism has never been useful as a public API (it's only useful to call internal registration mechanisms - i.e. those without a public API).

It blocks the deletion of grpc_init/grpc_shutdown, which will be coming soon.

Implementation

First roll the final usages directly into grpc_init/grpc_shutdown and then remove them from the public API.